Entry-Level Construction Accountant

Turner Construction Company; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Austin, TX is seeking an Entry-level Administrative and Financial Services professional to provide support to the profit center. You will work under Senior Accountant or Financial Manager to assist with billing, accounts payable, and project cost tracking, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely close.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to work independently and in a team on site at the Austin project location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Able to research problems, escalate issues promptly, meet deadlines.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, accurate, and able to self-check work.
• Able to work independently with some oversight and in a team environment.
• Follow established procedures and execute directions to completion without follow-up.
• Strong work ethic, dependable, adaptable, and motivated to take on new responsibilities.
• Professional written and verbal communication and general office skills.
• Data entry skills and proficiency with databases and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist accountant to ensure client contractual requirements are met in regard to billing and accounts receivable.
• Support the accountant to audit client billing and project ledger, in compliance with contract requirements, GAAP and company policy.
• Process accounts payable for vendor invoices and ensure accounts are up to date for assigned projects.
• Process accounts payable for subcontractor invoices, and work with accountant to ensure all applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place.
• Assist with completing the monthly close process, ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value.
• Provide monthly updates to projects assets and rentals for insurance documentation with project team.
• Assist with project financial closeout, ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met as agreed to by subcontractors.
• Assist with all internal and external audit requests.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Accounting basics

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Deadline driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Austin, TX is seeking an Entry-level Administrative and Financial Services professional to provide support to the profit center. You will work under Senior Accountant or Financial Manager to assist with billing, accounts payable, and project cost tracking, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely close.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to work independently and in a team on site at the Austin project location.